Randingo wrote:Interesting stuff, guys. I'm always fascinated when people reach different conclusions, although some of what you're saying aligns with my approach in that you're often using them shallow and in confined spaces on larger bodies of water. I know Lil Hustler makes nice stuff, but I'm surprised a bit by your preference for a 4.5 willow on such a light bait. I take it you work it quite slowly...

You can try the size 4 willow. That will work also. It can be reeled at a medium speed no problem.

I only use the old T1 terminator tandem with a small Colorado and a 4.25 gold willow. The terminator willows have that flattened end and there is something special about it for me. As mentioned earlier you do need a lighter baitcast setup rod and reel to throw it properly.

My spinnerbait fish come on retrieves faster than most small spinnerbaits can swim on. I used to love throwing the 1/4 Revenge Deep Runners which have thin wire and smaller blades and that helps. I'll have to dig out my binder of them and see if the skirt bands are still intact.